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iPhone 6 review round-up: what experts are saying

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The Sydney Morning Herald
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iPhone 6 review round-up: what experts are saying

Here's what the media's gadget gurus think about the changes in Apple's newest flagship devices.

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How to get iOS 8 without deleting everything on your phone

Downloading iOS 8 over the air may not be the best option.
Samantha Murphy Kelly 8:58am | If you've tried downloading iOS 8, or know anyone who has already done so, you're probably familiar with the biggest complaint.

iOS 8: 5 apps to upgrade your keyboard

SwiftKey: one of the most popular Android keyboard apps comes to Apple devices.
Karissa Bell 9:19am | iOS 8 is finally here, and for the first time in its history, developers can create custom keyboard apps. Here are five of our favourites so far.

Airbus patents in-flight virtual reality helmet

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Social media sites may be fined over cyber bullying

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MATTHEW KNOTT | The federal government is considering fining social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter if they refuse to remove material deemed harmful.

How I hacked my friend's Telstra mobile account

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BEN GRUBB 11:53am | I hacked a friend's Telstra mobile account using just one trivial piece of information this week.

Telstra boosts security to stop identity thieves after flaw identified

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BEN GRUBB 12:15am | Telecommunications giant Telstra has boosted its security follow Fairfax revelations it was using flimsy security.

Sony now expects $2.14b loss as mobile growth slows

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Paul Mozur 1:25pm | The Japanese electronics giant Sony said Wednesday that it expected to post a loss of more than $2 billion for the fiscal year.

Astronomers find tiniest galaxy ever to contain a supermassive black hole

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Queensland researcher warns of car hacking threat

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Eveline Fielding | The increasing computerisation of vehicles has left them open to attack from hackers, a Queensland researcher has warned.

Australian women desert technology courses, as tertiary IT enrolments fall

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